BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Nov. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation's commitment to innovating and manufacturing home appliances that resonate with consumer needs and desires is recognized by Reviewed.com's 2013 "Best of the Year" list. Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag and Amana brands all saw products included on the list, receiving awards in a variety of categories including Best Smart Home Platform, Best Design in Mid-Range Appliances, Best Laundry Innovation and Best Value Refrigerator.

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"Whirlpool Corporation is committed to providing products and trusted brands that resonate with our consumers and meet their needs," said Casey Tubman, general manager for Whirlpool Corporation's cleaning products in North America. "We're particularly proud of these latest honors by Reviewed.com, as the site helps consumers find information when they are in need of new appliances for their home. We continue to put a focus on thoughtful design and innovative technologies when developing new products to meet the changing needs of our consumers."

Whirlpool Corporation appliances recognized as Reviewed.com's 2013 "Best of the Year" are listed below. All are available in additional SKUs/ colors and finishes.

Whirlpool:

Whirlpool 6th Sense Live: Best Smart Home Platform

Whirlpool Cabrio Platinum WTW8500BW: Best Mid-Range Top-Load Washer

Whirlpool Gold WDT710PAYH: Best Value Dishwasher  

Whirlpool White Ice: Best Design in Mid-Range Appliances

KitchenAid:

KitchenAid Architect Series II KERS306BSS: Best Electric Range

KitchenAid Architect Series II KGRS308BSS: Best Gas Range

KitchenAid Architect Series II KICU509XBL: Best Induction Cooktop  

KitchenAid Architect Series II KUDS30FXSS: Best Dishwasher  

KitchenAid Architect Series II KUDS30FXSS: Best Mid-Range Dishwasher  

Maytag:

Maytag Bravos XL MEDB725BW: Best Value Dryer

Maytag MFF2558VEM/B/W: Best Value French Door Refrigerator

Maytag MHW8000AG/W: Best Laundry Innovation

Amana:

Amana A8TXNGFXW: Best Value Fridge

Amana ABB2224WES: Best Bottom Freezer

Amana AER5523XAW: Best Value Electric Range

About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $18 billion in 2012, 68,000 employees, and 65 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. The company markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, Bauknecht and other major brand names to consumers in nearly every country around the world.  Additional information about the company can be found at http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com.

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